Serving Chicagoland for over 50 years!
Reliable Fire Equipment Co. is a locally and nationally recognized leader in the fire protection industry.
Ernest Horvath founded Reliable Fire & Security in 1955. Now a locally and nationally recognized leader in the fire protection industry, we have come a long way since the beginning when he began the company with one truck route. Today, we are proud to say that we have safely installed and continue to provide service to thousands of industrial, institutional, commercial, and residential customers.
Reliable Fire & Security is a solid, family-owned business whose core values stem from the their personal dedication to protect the lives and property of their customers. Using only the highest quality products and professional services, Reliable also provides 24/7 emergency services.
Passing down the commitment to providing excellent customer service, Ernest Horvath turned over the reigns of the company to daughter, Debra Horvath, who became president of Reliable in 1998. With an aptitude for finance and accounting, Ms. Horvath continues to grow the business through strategic acquisitions while remaining focused on providing top quality service to our existing customer base.
Almost sixty years later, the legacy of Ernest Horvath lives on in the actions of his company’s employees who provide excellent customer service each day across the Chicagoland area. Coining the phrase, “One Call Does it All” Mr. Horvath’s goal was to be the one source for his customer’s fire protection and security needs rather than contact different vendors for these items.
Reliable Fire & Security is also an environmentally conscious company. We have created the SWAP program for the purpose of reducing waste in landfills. We are able to switch out older models of fire extinguishers and recharge them for reuse. Any extinguishers that must be removed from service are disposed of properly through a special program aimed at recycling any materials from the canister
We understand the need to be constantly vigilant with regard to fire hazards. The best form of protection is education. Reliable Fire & Security’s training programs are aimed at educating the community on the proper use of fire extinguishers and when it is appropriate to use them. For more information regarding our fire extinguisher and CPR training, please click on this link.
·The Portable Fire Extinguisher Division concentrates on the sales and service of portable fire extinguishers, fire hoses, pre-engineered restaurant fire suppression systems, and an assortment of traditional fire protection products
·The Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Division includes the sales and service of industrial fire alarms, voice evacuation systems, Halon, Inergen, FM-200, FE13, FE25, FE227, Novec 1230, foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical fire suppression systems.
·The Security Network Division includes sales and service of access control systems, CCTV and advanced security solutions. Reliable also provides UL (Underwriters Laboratories) Approved Central Station Monitoring and service for fire alarms, burglar alarms and other security systems.
·The First Aid Division focuses on the sales and service of First Aid Cabinets, replenishment supplies, CPR, First Aid Training and related safety equipment.
Operating Philosophy
· Customer Satisfaction
· High Quality, Complete Line of Products and Services
· On Time Service
· Competitive Pricing
One Call for All your Fire Protection and Security Needs.
